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Elderberry

Sambucus sp

Photo by veneta.tashev
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Field Notes

Description:

Tall bush with white blossoming bunches

Habitat:

Temperate forest

Species ID Suggestions

Elderberry

Sambucus sp
C.Sydes
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Comments (1)
AngelChandler
Given the area where this was spotted it is most likely red elderberry (Sambucus racemosa ssp. pubens). It could be blue elderberry (S. caerulea). The way to tell the difference is red elderberry has 5-7 leaflets where blue elderberry has 5-9. Otherwise wait until it fruits. The common names are derived from the color of the berries.

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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion

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PublishedApril 30, 2012

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